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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-02-10

Bar Harbor.
About forty residents of Bar Harbor
were at Augusta last week, in attendance
upon the legislative hearing between the
Eden Water Company and the Bar Harbor
Water Company. The sympathies of res
idents seem to be mostly with the old
company.
Building is very much hindered by the
difficulty of obtaining lumber.
Mr. Patten, the general agent. who has
charge of Bar Harbor passenger business
in summer, stated recently that the in
crease in the number arriving in July,
1886. over the number in the same month
of 1885 was large.
Two hotels have received additions this
winter, the Belmont and Lynam's. The
West End is also to be enlarged this
spring.
House lots are in demand at otter Creek.
The first number of the new Bar Harbor
paper is ont. A J. Grant editor
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-02-10

Penobsrot.
Feb. 9Th, Rev. Mr.. Nanton took for
his text the words, Il am not ashamed.
Would that no one of us had anything TO
be ashamed of.
We learn that the Baptist churcirat the
Cove is now being supplied by young
man from Wateryille.
Our town was Incorporated century
ago this month 1t has been proposed to
have a centennial celebration during the
summer months. At our last annual town
meeting 5000 were raised for that purpose.
A course of lectures by Methodist
clergymen is talked of at the Bay for the
benefit of the church there.
Quite gathering at Rechab Lodge last
SATURDAY. evening, after long interval of
unfavorabie weather for their meetings \
paper is to be started in the Lodge with
Miss Estclla Perkins as editor Miss Per
kins has some talent as writer. and we
shall look for literary treat.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-02-10

There are twinge> of sympathy, and we
can not help sharing them. for our Demo-
cratic friend in Ellsworth. Hon. John b.
Redmau. Collector Of Internal revenue for
District Of Maine.
Patriotic and enthusiastic a. he is he could
not help making speech in his own dear
city of Ellsworth. whose citizens had twice
honored him with their best political gift,
the Mayorship. This happened on the eve
Of last September election, and no one sup
posed or thought that the eX-Mayor had
done wrong thing.
However it is reported since the election
that the Civil Service Board" has called
MIN % account and his frequent trips to
Portland Boston and once or twice to
Washington. indicate uneasine>s and
chatting Of the harness.
1t is hard place for patriotic citizen
to bave the lavender Of a 1000 salary on
his tongue and a civil Service" plaster
placed over his lips! Like the snow man
set up by the boys. There he is,"--ba,
cbias Union.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-02-10
NOTICE.

All persons iptlebted to me by account or other.
wise, are respectfully requested TO call and settle
the same on or before the LIST of March next. AT.
ter that date all accounts left unsettled win be left
for collection.
GEO, w. ALLEN.
Surry, Feb. !, lSs7, 3w5.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-02-10

-Backache is almost Immediately relieved
by wearing one of Carriers Smart Weed and
Belladonna Backache Plasters. Try one and
be free from pain. Price % cents. For sale
BY s. D. Wiggn.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-02-10

Dedham.
It may hardly seem credible but it is a
fact that such IA grand old river as the
Penobscot is spanned by a bridge where
that ancient and odioue custom of collect
ing tolls is still kept up; and right at Ban
gor too. yes, at Bangor the Queen City of
the East" The strangest part Of il how
ever. is, that the stockholders are actually
trying to secure legislative enactment
which will extend their charter to \. ID.
1916.
The Youngest child of John F. Cowing,
Esq, has been dangerously III with lung
trouble, but is now much better
Mrs Jesse T. Black is suffering from
brain fever.
Mrs. DIR. Hart of Exeter, has been visit
ing in town and returned the first of the
week.
Mr. Eben Merrill is doing quite bust
ness saving stock for patent chairs.
Mr.. Alex. II. Grey is hauling bark for
the Mariaville tannery.
Mr. Arthur F. Bennett has leased the
farm of Mr. F. S. Dane for one year.
Mr. Dane has moved into Mr.. Estes house
where ". L. Parker formerly resided.
Miss Ella Hunneweli came home from
Massachusetts, recently.
Mr.. Trueworthy has at last come in
possession of the post-oilice.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-02-10
The Ranking System in our Schools.

The Ranking System in our Schools.
The ranking system" a, practised
IN cur public schools is no doubt
question with two good sides. on either
OF which much argument might be
made in debate; and certainly it is a
question which at The present time is
given,a> it deserves, considerable prom
lnence among the parents of scholars,
and, we may say, among all thought
tul and intelligent citizens. That the
ranking system has a tendency to slim
ulate &C. some extent. aud often to good
advantage, moderately dull or careless
scholars we have no doubt; though
when any pupil is satisfied 10 be a
leader-ot The foot end of his class, the
possibility ct high rank makes not
very chectual appeal to his pride or
ambition.
o. the other hand to the nervous,
ambitious Child who j, Quick to learn the
ranking system comes often with dele
terious results. IT. tendency in such
eases is t. over stimulate and cause
over work In the High school and
the distric. schools Of ON own city.
several pupils have come under cur
personal observation whom We have
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1887-02-10
Ii. II. 5owLE,
A tOrney 4 Counselor at Law,

Peters Block, Corner Main and State Streets
Ellsworth, Maine.
10 Prompt attention given 20 all matters in
trusted. 2Gf
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STATE OF MAINE.

AMOS L.. AILt>. SECRETARY.
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MOTHERS. DAUGHTERS WIVES.
SISTERS!

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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
A HOME LXRR
1000 Eas30uS AuffrorS

1t seems almost incredible to say that
a library fairly representing approx
mately two thousand of the most emil
nent authors of the world, of all lands
and all times, can really be placed
within the reach of ordinary homes.
Yet this is what Is accomplished by
Alden's Cyclopeiia of Universal
Literature, volume VIII. of which is
issued in November. The work, com
pleted, is to comprise from fifteen to
twenty volumes, which are in large
type, and really beautiful and excell-
ent in all mechanical qualities, and
yet sold at the phenUmenally low
price of fifty cents per volume for
cloth, or sixty cents for half-morocco
bindings; even from these prices large
reductions are made to early purchas-
ers, and TO clubs.
Volume VIII. includes such notable
names as Ferr ira the Portu guese poet
Feuillet. the French novelist; Johann
Goltlleb Firhte, German philosopher;
Henry NJ. Field, American journalist
and author; Henry Fielding, English
novelist; James I. Fields, American
publisher and author; Louis Liguier,
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Geo. F. Fisher and Wilbar Fisk,
theological writers; John Fiske, Amer
lean scientist; Flammarion, French
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Mary Halleck Foote, American artist
and author; John Forster; English
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The publisher will send spcciman
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price, allowing the privilege Of return
if the set IS not wanted. All lovers of
good books should at least see the
work. JOIN B. ALDEN, Publisher, oo93
Pearl ST., New York.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
NOT TOO FAST. Rely,

Brother Billy Irle, of the Shell
Lake Waterman, kinder got up on
his sore ear last week and punched US
in the ribs twice-both in the same
issue and one following right after the
other and then sent us a copy Of the
paper, al deliberately marked (evi-
IDENTIFY at great expense), with blue
pencil. We read the items, partially
swooned, and should certainly have
fallen, had we not fortunately brought
up against the Office towel, which
proved a,:substantial prop, and we
soon recovered. The first item that
struck Us hard was this:
In 1891 when St. John was burned in efligy in
Barabao tho Superior Times said il was almost
pity the carcass could not he added Last
started in Eau Claire it said. For one Of the
Kind It is n good onc-and it is q good kind"
The sun lie do move" and J. Lutte Christie, he
move, too.
Well, brother, what is the matter
with that2- Did we stretch a point
where we said it was a good kind?
Or, does it have the appearance of
CidNllSH sNeililGT. III 1904 we
spoke of St. John, not Prohibition.
Prohibition properly attained is a
good thing. St. John is a Charlatan.
He is an ungrateful demogogto that
smites the hand that so long ana fatty
fed him. ! You know there is q differ
ence, brother Irle, between principle
and a fraud advocate of that principle,
hence cur comments are consistent,
and yet We do move, too.
The second clip he gives US reads
thusly:
few wecbsago the Waterman had an item
about q change i'll the school law concerning
compulsory education. The item was copied in
the Rice Lake Times without being credited
a4d later by the Chronutype without credit be-
Ing given. Last week itappeaTed in the Superior
Times and VAS credited To the Chrouo.ype The
same papers may copy this item, also without
credit, ii they wish.
Now this is decidedly unkind. We
did not see the item in the Watch
man, but III the Chronotype, and gave
due credit. You will please beg par
don or suffer the consequences.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
Loss of the arizona.

The steamer Arizona, with a valua-
BILE cargo, was totally destroyed by
fire at Marquette on Thursday. She
left Marquette the evening before
bound up. but after going about 80
miles encountered a stiff gale aud had
10 put back All went well, says the
report before US, until she was with
in three f1iles Of this port when
heavy sea struck her u citing several
carboys containing mixed acids. This
at once communicated TO the 800 bar
rels of oil aboard and a fierce fame
shot up like lightning. To add to the
horrors of the situation the fumes of
the escaping acid filled the air and a
sense of deathlike suffering at once
seized the poor sailors who found every
avenue of escape shut off in moment
So terrible was the effect Of the acct
dent that. the crew was forced to seek
refuge in and around the pilot house,
where by hanging their heads out on
the windward side they were able with
much difficulty to breath. As the
the crowd was huddled together it was
discovered that the engineer was miss
ing. 1t was thought that was certain
~ suffocated, but not so. Compre
hending the situation fully the brave
man crammed the furnace fell Of fuel,
turned on full head of steam and
staggered up stairs in a fainting con
dition. Then, with the captain at the
wheel, the burning vessel was headed
for the light on the end of the govern
ment pier, with death iii every breath
Of air and dcvouring flames coming
nearer and nearer to the bel pless men,
who huddled together or ran hither an
thither in their search for fresh air.
Just when it seemed that the end must
be at hand, the vessel struck the pier
with crash and the men jumped for
their lives and ran or crawled away
from the death dealing fumes of the
burning acids, and all escaped Then
the vessel swung off and ran along the
pier, and went ashore near the city
water works, where she burned to the
waters edge. The Arizona was built
in 1868 at Cleveland She registered
so tons and was valued at $4,000.
She rated A 2. The total loss is es-
timated at $4,000.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
4 Questionable victory.
Speaking Of the Democratic victory
in New York last week the Duluth
Tribune comments as follows:

Altogether the worst phase of the case, how
ever, Is iOUsd III the fact that the Democratic
plurality of20GJJ was cast in the city of New
York and Italics with the majority OF 10000 east
usual etugt made by bosses ana bOoders TO elect
Fellows and defeat Nicon on account OF the lat
ttr's in Prosecuting the bride glver, Jacob sharp
ana the TuScaliy aldermen whom lie corrupted,
account f0T the milk in the Coc0anut. Such Il
victory would have been surprise anywhere
except in tina city already made infamous by the
plunderers OF the Tweed regime, by the manipu'-
utGrs OF the ciphgralley dispatches, by the tabri
Gators Of the MOrcy letter and the cOnsplratOrS i'll
The Broadway franchise Nillanics
The majority for this man Fellows in the city
is the plurality for the state ticket. The election
OF Fellows was accomplished III tie face Of charges
made by the World and Herald, sufficient 10 send
him to sing Sin" instead of promoting him 20 the
office OF pubic prosecutor. The World Is the
leading democratic paper of the United states.
cratic ticket. Thsse papers charged him with be-
ing tie dccnier Of Tweed and his plundering
pals, with being gambler, with having bogus
checks fir money to pay his gambling debts,
with obtaining money under false prctenSeS, with
being dead beat with being purpOSely put for
gain to let up on the prosecution of bOodlers and
bribe giYerS. These papers published evidences
Of Fellows infannies.
In spite oiaN ne was elected. In spite of all
this the President stopped from his high Office
10 endorse him and contribute money toward his
election.
This is tbe size ofthc Democratic victory in New
York II affords but cold comfort tOfhnkiGg men of
the victorious party 1t but repeats the history of
political eycatsin the greatest city OF the western
world-greatest in population and greatest in
political power and prostitution.
New York still wears the belt. she still main
taiGS her prestige as the peerless, purple harlOt
OF the republic,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
Notice fo- Publication,
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE.
4rL1,,g KNfcglreS Ft, npf Ipfb -

Notice Is hereby given that the following nam
cd settler has file notice 81 his intention "a maize
final proaf in support OF his claim. and that Sald
prnof Will be made before Clerk Circuit Court at
Surerior Wis on Nov 29th 1857 viz. Andrew
poherty homestead entry No. SOS. for NJ SNt4
SWII SNl4 aud sE14 OF NW14, see, 1, Up ~ y
X. II W. r.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove hiS
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
the said land viz:-Eugene Brainard, g. j.
White. John Dryden Charles Howard. all OF sn-
rarior WIS LLOYD !. BOYD,
r'S5,,af Receiver.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19

John Arensdorf, of Sioux City is
for second time on trial for the MUIR
der of Rev. George G. Haddock.
There is 10 doubt but Arensdorf is
guilty OF the murder, but whether it
can be proven or not remains to be
seen. a man now a days may kill
another for little or no cause, but it
requires Il vast amount of laws and
evidence to convict and punish him
for the crime.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19

There was a vacancy on the
judicial bench of Minnesota, and all
Duluth rose up (hy proclamation) and
said Judge Stearns was the only man
fit for the place, but Governor McGlll
thought he knew better and appointed
a gentleman from st. Cloud. Now
all of Duluth is again upon her feet
shouting that if the Judge is not fit
for Judicial promotion he is certainly
good enough for congress, and is de-
handing his nomination. Judge
Stearns will soon be crying Good
Lord sage me from my friends"
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
Syrup OF Figs

Is Natures own true laxative. 1t is
the most easily taken, and the most
effective remedy known to cleanse the
System when Bilious or Costiye; to
dispel Headaches, Colds and Feyers;
to cure Habitual Constipation, Indi-
gestion, Piles, etc. Manufactured
only by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
San Francisco, Cal. For Sale by L..
ID Newton.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19

-Grantshurg Sentinel: Geo. C.
Ginty, of the Chippewa Herald, has
announced through the medium of an
interview, that he is a candidate for
the nomination for Governor. We
have now two ayowed candidates.
Taylor aud Ginty, both editors. and
the convention will not 90 amiss
whichever receives the nomination.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
The land grabbers OF the countr

The land grabbers OF the country
have at last got rid Of Commissioner
Sparks. We have no particular love
for Mr.. Sparks, and that he made err
rors in some of his many decisions we
must admit, still we think he is the
on'y one Of all of Mr.. Cleveland's Of
ticials who has in any manner tried to
give his office an honest administra-
ton. He must have felt very lone
some in Washington.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
Wife (head out OF second-stor

Wife (head out OF second story
Window Is that you John Smith?
Husband Cat front door)-Yesh, m
dear.
Wife-Well, say chrysanthcmum, or
you don't get into this house tonight.
Husband neutrality-suspicious.
sythemum, m dear.
Wite(b banging down the window
Good night.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
The Reason WIZ,

The Duluth people and papers have
been all tore up over little grain in
speeting business which was recently
done at Washburne in this state.
Realizing that her wheat business is
not gradually, but very rapidly slip
ping from her grasp, Duluth howls
like a hyena with sore toe every
time load Of wheat is spoken Of with
out reference oher elevators. 4 day
or two after her latest and most dis
NAL howl, Mr.. y. J. Sawyer, one of
the gentlemen interested in the Wash
burne wheat matter visited Duluth.
and was, of course, set upon by her
rude and not oyer polite reporters.
Mr.. Sawyer gave the boys some pretty
plain talk, and from their converse
ton we clip the following sample
brick.
Mr. Sawyer. how do you explain the falling
of IN the Duluth receipts this yca.2
Why, That The iault oEthg gain people here
There Il no rcasQo. Why lmlugh elevators should
not be receiving ii heat is rapitIv nS lasr year
except that yon have keut down prices when Won
ought e have put them NJ, which You could
have done
III owned tho elevators on this side of he hay
they would have more wheat in them to-day n an
j. the case, turl would pay enough to keep il
from going % Minneapolis. Look al the West
SupcrlorelevaterS in which hayea large Interest.
are vs. lacking for Wheat2 Not much II every
thing goes right ! Will have 40pu010 bushels Of
wheat IN them by the end Of the year Their
capacity lS taAAHl9 but went take IN more than
4n9o9o bushels. Those elevators ought to nave
been ON This side oi the bay and wol,d have
been. had Il MOI been for the SelfshuesS of the
companies on tilS side NaH see we had the
ground all ready % purchase when the others
learned Of IT, dEd the agent went back on Us
But m not sorry ~ all, for we have got what |
consider the finest elevator SySts IN in the world
Had the people on this side acted Sluarcly not "A
single elevator would stand to-day across the
And now the people across the bay
are kicking those reporters for not
knowing enough to let Sawyer alone
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
Glad to Eaa1w.

The coroner's jury finds that Louis
Lingg came to his death from detailed
physiological cause through the ex-
plosion OF a dynamite bomb about two
inches long and half an inch in diane
ter filed with dynamite, exploded by
his own hand with suicidal intent.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19

d. ". Dickinson, of Michigan,
has decided to accept the place to be
vacated by Post Master General
Villas. Mr.. Dickinson is very kind to
thus sacrifice himself.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
NGTdEE.
IN CIRCUIT coURT-DorGLAs COUNTY.

In the matter Of the application for the)
vacation of the Plat OF Chspmans Adj
dtiou to West superior
Notice is hereby given that at the next general
term of the Circuit Court tor Douglas County.
Wisconsin TO be held at the Court House in SUI
perur in said county, on the third Monday lbt-
ing the 10Th day. of December, A. ID. 1857, at the
opening of the Court that day, aS son there.
after as the matter can be heard. application VIII
be made to said Court by the proprictors of the
niat known as Chapmnu's Addition To West SUI
perior in said county, for judgment vacating said
plat pursuant to the statute in such case made
and provided
Dated October 18th 1885,.
CATLIN & RCTIER,
Attorneys for the prupretors % the plat
OF Chapmau'S Addition 10 West superior
oz2df7 /. @. AddrCss-Supeiior, Wisconsin
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19
NOTICE
OF TIE Redemption of Lands Sold for
Taxes May 18TH, 1885.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, !
County of Douglas. SIS.

County OF Douglas IS.
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK,
SUPERIOR. August 10Th. 1887.
The following pieces of land having been sold
by the County Treasurer of the County of Douglas
on the 18th day of May 1885 for the taxes interest
and charges for the year 1881,
THEREFORE,, Notice is hereby given that unless
said hands are redeemed from said sale on or be-
fore the 18Th day of May 1883, they will be con
veycd to the respective purchasers or assignees,
according TO law.
The amount of taxes interest and charges cal
culated up To the last day of redemption is set OPP
pOsite to each piece respectively.
GEO. L. H0LCOMB,
See Foot Note. County Clerk.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19

Gen. Wm. Myers, deputy quar-
ter master general died in New York
last week. He was in the regular
army of his country for 80 years, and
was placed on the retired list in 1888.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19

Jonathan Larkin, one of Niscon-
sin early territorial Of Treasures died
at Madison last Monday. aged So WIS.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19

The people of New York have
about decided that John Most must
keep his mouth shut or 90 to Jail.
lie should have been hung last week
with the other anarchists.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-11-19

And now the people across the BAY
are kicking those reporters for not
knowing enough to let SAWYER alone.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-11-03
NY SACRIFICE.

I laid on thine altar, o my Lord divine,
Accept this gift to-day for Jesus sake.
I have no Jewels TO adorn thy shrine,
Nor any world-famed sacrifice TO make
But here I bring. within my trembling hand,
This viii of mine-a thing that seemeth
small.
And Thou alone, o Lord. canst understand
How, when yield Thee this, yield mine
all.
Hidden therein Thy searching gaze canst see
Struggles Of passion, visions Of delight
All that I have, or am or fain would be
Deep loves, fond hopes and longings infinite;
II hath been wet with tears and dimmed with
sighs,
Clenched in my grasp till beauty hath it
nonel
Now, from Thy footstool, where it vanquIshed
lies,
The prayer ascendeth-may Thy viii be
done
Take IT, o Father, ere my courage fail
And merge it 50 in Thine own viii that cen
If in some desperate hour my cries prevail,
And Thou give back my gift, it may have
been
So changed, so purified, so fair have grown:
To one with Thee, 50 filed with peace divine,
may not know or feel it as my own,
But, gaining back my will, may ind It thine
-1hs. Arry DiitclsateGa-